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[Miranda]

Thanks! You guys always come through with great advice. One of my GFs I was telling about my ink idea said some of the same... research, and seek it out. Guy buddy made the comment that "scars are tattoos for then brave... leave it uncovered". Hmm, interesting. And thanks for the comment about scar tissue being different. My shoulder blade was a pick of place to put the tat before the crash scar. Maybe I could even put it right below it. I have had a month long lasting henna ink before. I loved the design, but it was on my ankle. And kinda large. It encirled a birth mark there... that filled in the tats color. It was ok, until I had to go into work with a summer skirt on... and my large tat showing. That made me think twice about where I would put a tat on my body permanently in the future.

[roadie gal]

I just got my first tat, which I love.

I agree with the others, talk to lots of people, ask where they got theirs and who the artist was. People are happy to talk about their tats. Go to a few shops, check out the feel of the shop, the cleanliness, etc. The artists will have books of their work, go through those. Take your time. If they push you about it, leave. I took a friend who has a tat with me when I went. It made me less nervous.

When you finally pick someone out, spend some time talking with her/him about your vision for the tat. You'll probably have to put down a deposit to get a preliminary drawing done. It's worth it. My drawing was great, but a little too large. The artist was able to shrink it down to the perfect size for me. Don't be shy and "accept" it if you don't like it. It's your body and your money. You want it to be perfect.

I'm extremely happy with mine. I'm glad I took my time and researched it.

(There's a pic posted on the thread I posted "I'm gonna get me some ink" last month.)

[TryingisDying]

My next one is going to be an Ironman one. I have two small ones now....BUT someday lol I will get the ironman one....Hey I can dream big can't I lol

[sunshinefuntime]

Like everyone else has said, please be careful with the artist you choose! It is something that will be there for the rest of your life! As long as you pick a reputable artist your good to go!